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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2025 Peterbilt 520 in Canada.
On certain trucks, the steering cross shaft could fail and cause a loss of right-hand steering control. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a right-hand stand up steering configuration.
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, repair the steering cross shaft.
On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the stop lamps, low beam headlamps, high beam headlamps, reverse lamps and turn signal lamps not to turn on, or to turn on unexpectedly. This problem could also cause the lift axle(s) to raise or lower on their own.
Lamps that don't work properly could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Lift axles that move unexpectedly could increase the risk of injury.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the vehicle software.
On certain electric trucks, the contactors for the high-voltage power system could open. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the vehicle software and replace a wiring harness.
On certain trucks, the ball stud on the drag link and/or tie rod may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a loss of steering control.
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
PACCAR advises not to drive the truck until the recall repairs are completed. PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealership to arrange for an inspection. The dealer will replace the drag link and/or tie rod, as necessary.
On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering.
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect the serial number on the steering gear and, if necessary, replace it.
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